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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Boards of Adjustment - Meeting Date: 2/9/2012 MINUTES CITY OF GLENDALE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT COUNCIL CHAMBERS BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM B-3 5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 9, 2012 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:04 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Board Members Present: Chairperson Chair Jeff Blake (Mayoral), Cathy Cheshier (Cholla), Ryan Mander (Cactus), Jack Bethel (Barrel) Board Members Absent: Sandra Mendez (Ocotillo) City Staff: Tabitha Perry, Assistant Planning Director, Remigio Cordero, Planner, Paul Li, Assistant City Attorney, Diana Figueroa, Recording Secretary III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chairperson Blake called for a MOTION regarding the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 8, 2011. Board member Mander referred to page 3 of the minutes. He would like to add that although he was in favor of the four findings he had some concern regarding the safety of the structure. Board member Cheshier stated her concerns were met with Mr. Cordero stated the city has a structural engineer. Board member Mander made a MOTION to AMEND the minutes. Board member Cheshier SECONDED the motion,which was approved unanimously. Board member Mander made a MOTION to APPROVE the minutes as amended. Board member Bethel SECONDED the MOTION,which was approved unanimously. Chairperson Blake stated the agenda items would be taken out of order due to the applicants not being present. February 9,2012 Board of Adjustment Minutes Page 2 IV. PLANNING STAFF COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS The staff liaison began a discussion with the Board regarding the start time of future Board of Adjustment meetings. Board member Mander stated he would be unable to arrive prior to 6pm. He was concerned with asking business owners and residents to attend meetings which were held earlier than 6pm. Board member Cheshier suggested this only as a discussion item. She was unsure of others' schedule. She said she research the start times of other jurisdictions. She stated the City of Phoenix holds their meetings at noon. She said people will do what they need to do if they are interested in a particular case. She noted people make medical and dental appointments during daytime hours if they need medical or dental attention. She wasn't sure if 6pm is a good time as it puts board members and citizens driving during the rush hour. She is not opposed to changing the time and she would prefer noon. Board member Bethel stated he would be fine with beginning these meetings earlier in the day. Chair Blake asked if there has been any communication with citizens regarding the start time. Ms. Perry said the citizens of Glendale have not been notified of a proposed time change. She said from this point, staff would make a recommendation to the Government Services Board to their decision. Board member Bethel asked if the city incurs additional costs with staff having to remain after the business day. Ms. Perry stated the majority of staff is salaried employees. Any non salary employees received compensation time. Staff appreciates your consideration of their time. After more discussion, Chair Blake stated this item would come before the Board for discussion when the entire Board is present. V. WITHDRAWALS AND CONTINUANCES VI. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. VAR11-03: A request by Santos Ugalde, representing the property owner Jesus Martinez, for a variance to reduce the accessory structure setback to 3 feet on the north where 13 feet is required in the R1-6 (Single Residence) zoning district. The site is located north of the northwest corner of 47th Drive and Bethany Home Road (6212 North 47th Drive). Staff Contact: Remigio Cordero, Planner (Cactus District). February 9,2012 Board of Adjustment Minutes Page 3 2. VAR11-06: A request by Habitat for Humanity to reduce the side yard setbacks to 5 feet where 20 feet is required in the R-4 (Multiple Residence) zoning district. The site is located west of the northwest corner of 61St and Palmaire avenues (6112 West Palmaire Avenue). Staff Contact: Remigio Cordero, Planner (Ocotillo District). 3. VAR11-07: A request by Habitat for Humanity to reduce the side yard setbacks to 10 feet where 15 feet is required in the R-2 (Mixed Residence) zoning district. The site is located north of the northeast corner of 54th and State avenues (7315 North 54th Avenue). Staff Contact: Remigio Cordero, Planner(Ocotillo District). Chair Blake stated no applicants are present for the public hearing items. Ms. Perry stated staff suggests these items be continued to a date specific to allow the applicants another opportunity to present their cases. Chair Blake asked if any Board members were in favor of moving forward with items #2 and #3. Board member Mander said he would like to make a MOTION to hear Items #2 and#3 and postpone#1. Board member Cheshier SECONDED the MOTION. After further discussion, Board member Mander revised his motion. Board member Mander WITHDREW his MOTION. He MADE a MOTION that VAR11-03 be continued to the March 8, 2012, Board of Adjustment meeting. The MOTION failed for lack of a SECOND. Board member Cheshier MADE a MOTION to VAR11-03, VAR11-06, and VAR11-07 be POSTPONED until March 8, 2012. Board member Mander SECONDED the MOTION. The MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Board member Bethel noted that the applicants should be respectful of the staff and Board's time. The Chair recessed the meeting at 6:28pm. The Board reconvened at 6:30pm. VII. OTHER BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR None. VIII. PLANNING STAFF COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS None. IX. BOARD COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS None. February 9,2012 Board of Adjustment Minutes Page 4 X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:31pm. The next Board of Adjustment meeting is scheduled for March 8, 2012. Respectfully Submitted, Ot-Cb-a- / Diana Figueroa, Recork%Secretary